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Sharon Gale
January 16, 2018 @
2:55 pm

This is such a wonderful project and something I would like to try with my students! May I ask where you purchased the oil based clay? Did you mix it yourself and if so, what is the ratio of powdered clay to oil. And what is the best oil to use?

I was working in the US and purchased my clay there, but here you can look for an oil-based clay called Chavant (which I’ve used) and another called Clayette (which I haven’t used). The soft clay is probably most appropriate.

Hi Sharon – and thanks Melissa! I would also suggest that if school budget is a problem – that just plain old plasticine – warmed up – or candle wax kit wax (warmed) – also work well… No problems using school based air dry clay too… All perfect for getting on and learning basic properties and principles of the process. Good luck! (Normal buff clay will just dry out and crack off the armature and has health considerations too when dry.)

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